Before he was known as abodybuilderand tough guy, Smith was a child actor in Hollywood.

At the time, Smith was just 8 years old (viaDeadline).

First, as Texas Ranger Joe Riley in two seasons of “Laredo.”

William Smith actor

AnotherTwitteruser said that Smith was “one of the all time greats,” and it’s true.

His legacy as an action star of both film and television for several decades will live on.

William Smith actor